Generally speaking, Emperor Tianqi is a qualified emperor.
He reigned for eighteen years, during which he was regarded as a man of political integrity and peace and prosperity of the country and the people. There was no trouble inside or outside the country. There was only one thing that made Emperor Tianqi still worried.
It's just that the matter involved royal secrets and brotherhood, so Emperor Tianqi never made up his mind. However, now that he is critically ill, he can't care so much.
"What Chen Ping said is reasonable, but it is true that you had a fault in leaving the capital, and it is also true that Lingzhou broke the bandits. The merits and demerits are equal to each other."
As the emperor, the most unwelcome thing is for his ministers to unite. The emperor's intentions are not just talk. If you don't know the truth at all, it is not unheard of for ministers to use the emperor as an excuse to control the princes.
Emperor Tianqi was a veteran in this area. He followed Chen Ping's words, which not only blocked the mouths of these dissatisfied Jinshi, but also affirmed Chen Ping's contribution. He can be called the Duanshui Master.
"Your Majesty, I know I feel guilty, so I'd better give way to the top scholar. It's a blessing for me to be able to get into your Majesty's eyes. How dare I steal the top spot?"
"Brother Ding, I have read your article. In fact, it is better than mine. I would like to ask Brother Ding to bear the jealousy of my colleagues on my behalf."
Although he had a lot of talk about the guy who was jealous of him, Chen Ping said he couldn't stand it if he really wanted him to be the number one pick.
My own limelight is already big enough, but if I win the No. 1 pick again, I will really become the target of public criticism.
Chen Ping understands very well the principle that a tree that is as beautiful as the forest wind will destroy it. Apart from other things, just looking at the more than 300 Jinshi here, it is not that easy to be the number one scholar.
Ding Xun, who was originally ranked second, was quite happy. When he heard that Chen Ping was going to give up the top spot to him, he was stunned.
I have seen people give way to food, but I have never seen anyone take the initiative to give way to the top pick. Ding Xun was confused, what is he doing?
"No, no, no, I..."
Just as Ding Xun was about to argue something, he heard Emperor Tianqi speaking on the dragon throne.
"I have already said that the merits and demerits are equal to each other, why do you still refuse? Is it because I chose you as the number one scholar because of something bad?"
Chen Ping:......
Your Majesty, I really don’t want to be the top pick! I want to live for a few more years even if I shoot the first bird!
Chen Ping was about to cry but had no tears. He looked at the man sitting on the throne with resentful eyes. When their eyes met, Chen Ping felt like a guinea pig in a laboratory.
Hiss, could this dog emperor push me out on purpose?
There is no grievance or enmity, right?
Chen Ping murmured in his heart, but it seems that the hot potato of No. 1 pick cannot be pushed away at the moment, so let's take it one step at a time.
Seeing that the emperor was so partial to Chen Ping, the previously impeached scholars could no longer pursue the case. After everyone thanked Emperor Tianqi, they went to the side hall for the banquet under the leadership of the eunuch.
Needless to say, there is no need to talk about the banquet. Who can win the Jinshi who has not eaten some delicacies from the mountains and seas? Although the royal banquet in the palace is different, eating more is still an honor and face.
What's more, this palace examination is very different from the past. Few people can explain what is hidden in it. After eating a few hastily, everyone thanked them again and left the palace.
Chen Ping, as the inevitable protagonist of this palace examination, did not make an appointment with his colleagues in the palace examination and disappeared without a trace after leaving the palace.
Just kidding, if he has time to build a team with these weird guys, he might as well go back and study the situation in the court.
"Hey? Why don't you see Mr. Chen? Could it be that he was left in the palace?"
In front of the palace gate, Su Yiyi's personal maid Zhier looked towards the palace gate and became confused when Chen Ping could not be seen.
"I knew my brother-in-law was extraordinary, haha, maybe His Majesty is summoning him alone right now!"
"Let's go back first and let my brother-in-law come to propose marriage when he wins the first prize!"
Su Lin had a silly smile on his face, full of pride. It seemed that the person who was going to win the top prize was not Chen Ping but him.
"Brother Lin, please stop talking. The engagement between the young lady and Mr. Chen has not been finalized yet, so how can we call her brother-in-law? It would not be good to spread the word."
Gardenia said to Su Linnu, she couldn't help but feel worried when she thought about Chen Ping and his wife. If they really wanted to argue, it was a private meeting. If the master knew that the wife was suffering and didn't talk about it, she, a slave, would be even worse.
Guilty.
"I know, I know, Gardenia, you are more annoying than my sister, let's go."
Su Lin grinned and shouted, and the carriage immediately turned around and drove towards the Su Mansion.
......
Chen Ping first returned to Tianxiang Pavilion and asked Chen Tianrui to follow the clues from Lingzhou's investigation to the capital, and then quickly asked Chen Tianrui to find him a new house.
The place where he lived previously has been exposed by some nefarious people, and he would never dare to go back.
Even if it can't be as secluded as the Su Family Garden, at least it must not be disturbed by others.
"By the way, Young Master, the Young Master of the Cheng family sent someone to invite Young Master yesterday, but I didn't expect that the palace examination would be held today, so I didn't tell Young Master."
"Young master of the Cheng family?"
"That's right, it's Mr. Cheng Yuanjian."
Chen Ping scratched his head. He was not familiar with this person. Why did the other person always like to get close to him?
I heard that Cheng Yuanjian's family is a wealthy businessman in the capital. Although there are some disgraceful things, there must be someone above him to back up the platform. No matter how you think about it, there is no need to forcefully establish a relationship with him.
"Sir, how about I refuse?" Chen Tianrui asked tentatively. He could see that Chen Ping was hesitant.
"No, you should come down. I will pay you a visit in two days. Remember to invite Senior Brother Xie and Senior Brother Cheng to come with you."
Chen Ping waved his hand and decided to go to the meeting. Firstly, he wanted to see what kind of medicine Cheng Yuanjian was selling in his gourd. Secondly, he took the opportunity to explain the previous situation to Xie Zhiyuancheng. I believe that based on the relationship between the three of them, they will soon be
It will bury the hatchet.
"Well, Mr. Dacheng said that he would also invite Mr. Xie and Mr. Cheng..."
Chen Tianrui added, Chen Ping was stunned when he heard this, and he suddenly felt that things became more interesting.
Who is this Cheng Yuanjian, and why is he so concerned about himself?
The day after the imperial examination, the whole capital was abuzz with the announcement of the Rank A list. This is a grand event held every three years in Dayu. The people listed in the Rank A list are all Jinshi, and they will be great names in the years to come.
Each and every one of the new dynasties has a bright future!
It's just that this year's first-ranked Jinshi is controversial, and people in the streets and alleys are talking about it after learning about the ranking.
"Have you heard? Chen Ping and Chen Xiaolang were originally the top picks, but he actually didn't want it. He refused and only wanted to be the second pick. In the end, His Majesty decided it was the one he wanted!"
"Hey, is there such a strange thing? It's strange, I have never heard of anyone who doesn't want to be the number one scholar."
"Listen to me, I have some gossip about the imperial examination..."
The people in the capital were most interested in what happened between these scholars. It took less than half a day for the news to spread throughout the city, and the more it spread, the more distorted and outrageous it became.
However, the rightful owner at this time did not care about this. He was waiting for the arrival of the two senior brothers in Jiqing Tower.
"Hey! Isn't this our Chen Da champion? Sorry for your condescension!"
Chen Ping was admiring calligraphy and painting alone in the Tianzihao room in Jiqing Building, when he suddenly heard this charismatic voice and knew who was coming.
"Haha, senior brother is too small-minded, isn't he?"
The peasant boy finally becomes the top scholar, and the officialdom drama follows.
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